Private cord blood banking is booming around the world – but would it be better to set up more public banks as the uses for umbilical cord blood increase? In 2019, Praveen Gudipati and Ramya Raj, a couple based in Houston, Texas, gave birth to their first child, Kiaan. Before he was born, they made […]
FARMINGVILLE, NY — Nicholas “Nick” Puzio was like a big light in every room he walked into. People who knew him described him as the life of the party. Everything was funny and he could make a joke out of any situation. He was a really hard worker, had a huge group of friends, and […]
2 hours ago DULUTH, MINN. –More people are now eligible to donate blood thanks to recent decisions by the FDA and the Red Cross. In May the FDA issued a new policy that allows blood banks to change the risk-based questionnaire they use to maintain safeguards in the blood supply. The screening questions that had […]
VIOLET TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) – In a rare Red Cross event, a central Ohio woman got to meet some of the blood donors who helped save her life. The event was called an Everyday Heroes Celebration, which brought together many of the people who helped Robin Sharps get through the fight of her life. Last […]
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WMBD) — The Red Cross said Tuesday that there may be an impact on blood supply due to the shortage of donations over the summer. The Red Cross stated there has been a shortfall of about 25,000 donations in the first two months of the summer. They said “By making an appointment to […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – In a historic change blood donation is now more inclusive. The American Red Cross announced this week they would be following the updated FDA eligibility guidelines that ease donation restrictions for the LGBTQ-plus community. In the early 1980s, gay and bisexual men were blocked from donating blood as the U.S. […]
Planks, wall sits, and other isometric exercises have been an important part of a fitness routine, to help you build strength and improve your balance. But a new study links them with another big health benefit—reducing your blood pressure. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, reviewed the results of 270 different […]
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Summer months are tough for blood centers. An increase in activities means more injuries that require blood but not as many people are donating. Last month the Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin struggled greatly. “Locally last month we had a lot,” said Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin Executive Director Emily Jolin. […]
Gardner-White is partnering with the American Red Cross to host several blood drives throughout Metro Detroit. There will be blood drives at furniture store locations throughout Metro Detroit and in Saginaw. The blood drives will be held from 11 a.m. through 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, and on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. All […]
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Scarborough and South Portland this month. The drives are scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough; and from 9 a.m. to 2 […]